Lentil Sloppy Joes
A saucy red lentil and vegetable filling with smoky paprika, served open on soft buns. Iron-rich and meat-free.
Ingredients
Makes 6 family servings
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Method
- 1
Warm the oil and cook the onion, pepper and carrot for 8 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
- 2
Add the lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika and water.
- 3
Simmer 20 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are soft and the mixture is thick.
- 4
Spoon onto toasted buns and cool a toddler portion.
Toddler plate & family plate
Toddler plate
Half a bun served open-faced and cut into strips, or the filling in a bowl with toast fingers.
Family plate
Top adult portions with cheese and pickles.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains wheat (top 9 allergen) from the buns. Some buns contain milk, egg or sesame; check the label.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse 250 g ground beef or turkey in place of half the lentils: brown it after the vegetables until beef reaches 160°F (71°C) or turkey 165°F (74°C), then continue.
- swap_horizServe over rice or baked potato.
kitchenStorage
Filling: fridge 3 days, freeze up to 3 months.
Safety reminders
- Cut round foods (grapes, cherry tomatoes, blueberries) into quarters for children under 4.
- Keep toddlers seated while eating.
- Serve nut butters thinly spread, never as whole nuts.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
